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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1976
Page
3
In Montpelier Vermont the proposed 8.8 million whey processing plant faces more delays as construction bids are postponed to May 29 and the Emergency Board may decide bond approval. An economic feasibility study is demanded for the plant to move forward, with whey pollution concerns highlighted by officials as a major local environmental issue.
HUD and Census Bureau joint study finds 79 percent of low to middle income households earning 5 000 to 14 999 dollars yearly rate their neighborhoods as good to excellent. Only four percent cite crime pollution or noise as reasons to move. Higher income groups also rate areas favorably.
Gov. Thomas Salmon denounces Sen. Robert Stafford as fuzzy on issues affecting Vermont Yankee nuclear plant at Vernon. Salmon cites lack of leadership and staff study replies, while rival Scott Skinner counters Salmon is fuzzy too. Salmon predicts a difficult uphill campaign to defeat Stafford.
Thirteen Mt. Anthony Union High School students finished in the top 10 percent of the annual Vermont university math contest for grades 9 through 12. Mt. Anthony’s best paper was by sophomore Glenn A. Serre. 56 entries from the school among 1,845 participants from 54 schools. No cash awards were won locally. other top tenth finishes include Eric S. Frost James Guerard Robert Heacock Thomas E. Hess William V. Nardone Kevin O’Neil Nancy Page Charles Person Thomas Shea Charles Tilgner John Ulrich and Thomas A. Wassick.
Vermont Democrats and Republicans urge Grassroots participation in Thursday caucuses to choose delegates for the national conventions. Democratic Chair Carolyn Adler and GOP Chair Walter Kennedy warn of low turnout and stress local input shaping the 16 Democratic and 18 Republican national delegates slated for July and August conventions.
Mrs Rock of North Pownal announces the engagement of her stepdaughter Yvonne Marie George to L Cpl Alvin Ernest Brown son of Mr and Mrs Ernest F Brown of Bowling Green Ky The couple includes Yvonne daughter of Robert H George Jr of Emmitsburg Md and Yvonne is a Mt Anthony Union High School senior The Marine Corps fiance is stationed at Camp Lejeune NC An August 14 wedding at the Pownal Baptist Church is planned
Roger L. MacBride former Vermont legislator running for president as Libertarian told students at Johnson State College that most candidates including Humphrey Udall Jackson and Ford have the fuzzies while Reagan and Carter do not He predicted as many as 12 million votes if major parties run their fuzzies He is Princeton and Harvard Law graduate and Fuller scholar in constitutional law and served in Vermont legislature 1963 to 1965.
Girl Scout Troop 301 will not meet this Thursday. A Saturday dinner at the Bennington Club features broiled steak served by the Dick Torreys and committee, followed by dancing. Davey Jones Locker will close for vacation April 22 returning April 29. ADV. Mobile home owners advised to review current policy for adequacy and contents value with Shea Agency Inc.
Stamford and surrounding Connecticut cities attract relocations as major corporations move headquarters and operations from New York. Texasgulf, Union Carbide, Amer ican Airlines, and others cite tax advantages, lifestyle, and services. Officials trumpet no income tax as key appeal amid regional competition.
Jane Snyder Areson of West Hoosick married Charles W. Cady of Falls Village Conn on Saturday at the First United Church in Hoosick Falls. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Robert J Springer with immediate family present. A reception followed in Bennington and the couple will reside in West Hoosick and Falls Village after a Bermuda honeymoon. The bride, a Smith College graduate and former Troy Times Record reporter, is sister of matron of honor Mrs Richard Cady of Pocasset Mass. The groom, Yale and Kent School alumnus, previously worked with Allen Russell and Allen in Hartford.
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